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RIDE OF SILENCE - Des Moines

WHEN

Wed May 16 20186:30 PM - 8:00 PM

WHERE

On the Steps of the Historical Society in the East Village areaDes Moines, IA

WHO

BIKEIOWA.com

Description

Safety/Education/Training

Distance - 5 miles

2018 marks the 14th year that we have been hosting a Ride of Silence in Des Moines.

Join cyclists nationwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on America's public roadways.
6:30 pm -7:00 pm - various speakers and crowd participation to share why they come to the Ride of Silence and for who.
Ride starts at 7:00 pm sharp.
Check out the 2008 Ride of Silence Video

Why does this ride exist?

To HONOR those who have been injured or killed

To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here

To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD

THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET
On May 17th, the Ride of Silence will roll across the country, starting at 7:00 pm. Over 370+ U.S.locations in all 50 states and 52 other countries in all 7 continents will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.

See someone NOT on the list? - Please email Biker@BIKEIOWA.com and we will add them to the list ASAP!

Route

note: Route is tentative and subject to change!

Ride goes through downtown Des Moines, through Court Ave and up around the State Capitol Complex where a group photo will be taken. The route will end at the State Capitol Complex this year. We will have one re-grouping point near the red bridge.